Winter Lights Volunteer - Bradley Estate

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Opportunity Overview

This 90-acre country retreat sits only a short distance from hectic Rt. 128, yet will transport you back 100 years to a bucolic world of majestic homes, elegant gardens, carriage rides, fields and woodlands - all the amenities of gracious, turn-of-the-century living in the Neponset River Valley.

Winter Lights is a visual evening time holiday light extravaganza planned for the Bradley Estate each weekend, Friday-Sunday, November 22, 2019 - December 29, 2019. The evening will include fun activities and crafts for the entire family, music, hot chocolate and maybe a surprise visit from Santa!

There are so many ways for volunteers to get involved!

Set-up Starting in September:

Each Thursday morning, 9 am - noon, from September 12 - November 14, you are invited to join our staff and other volunteers to help set up the various Winter Lights displays.

Set-Up Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Clearing trails and other trail maintenance tasks
• Spreading mulch
• Hanging lights and decorations
• Communicate regularly with staff
• Sign-up for your available days

Winter Lights Event Volunteers:

Each Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from November 22 to December 29, volunteers are invited to assist staff with the Winter Lights Event. Volunteers should plan on a shift starting at 4:30 pm and ending at 9:00 pm.

Event Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Meet and greet visitors
• Assist with parking and wayfinding
• Assist with refreshments
• Monitor the lights and decorations, repairing or replacing as needed
• Educate the public about the goals of the Trustees and the benefits of being a Trustees’ member
• Assist with set up and clean up nightly
• Communicate regularly with staff
• Sign-up for your available days

Qualifications

• Have reliable transportation to the Estate
• Desire to meet with the public, and share knowledge of The Trustees
• Good communication skills
• Dress in appropriate clothes and footwear for varying weather conditions
• Experience working with the public (desired, not required)

Time Commitment Needed

For event set up, Thursday mornings September 12 - November 22, 9 am - noon
For Winter Lights event, Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm.

Sign up for one day or as many as you like!

For more information Contact Eileen Small, Volunteer Resources Coordinator, 781-784-0567 x5501, esmall@thetrustees.org

To explore other volunteer opportunities or sign up as a team, visit our volunteer page at http://volunteer.thetrustees.org/

More about The Trustees

Founded by landscape architect Charles Eliot in 1891, The Trustees has, for more than 125 years, been a catalyst for important ideas, endeavors, and progress in Massachusetts. As a steward of distinctive and dynamic places of both historic and cultural value, The Trustees is the nation’s first preservation and conservation organization, and its landscapes and landmarks continue to inspire discussion, innovation, and action today as they did in the past. We are a nonprofit, supported by members, friends and donors and our 116 sites are destinations for residents, members, and visitors alike, welcoming millions of guests annually. www.thetrustees.org.

The Trustees is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, military service, application for military service, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. The Trustees makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.